18 Volt 1/4 in. Cordless Variable Speed Hex Impact Driver

The powerful motor delivers 1050 in. lb. of torque to handle heavy duty driving in a variety of tasks. The cordless driving tool features a 1/4 in. quick-change shaft for quick and easy bit changes as well as an ergonomic overmolded cushion grip for comfort and less user fatigue. The universal battery platform uses the same 18 volt battery as other Chicago Electric power tools so you can quickly go from one tool to another using the same battery.

Okay well I read a ton of reviews on this thing and weeded out the crazies and still had an overwhelmingly good feeling about this driver.

So yeah it only comes with one battery but it lasts quite a while and it honestly charges in an hour. (I did opt to pick up the extra battery and still spent less than the cheapest brand name driver)So I saw a few people say it was weak. I drove several 3 inch deck screws into my decks 4x4 posts. (cause you know... testing...) and it rammed them in fine with one hand. I didn't have to lean on it and I still snapped two of the screws off trying to push it to the limit.

It is slightly heavier than I expected because it is a nicd batter but then I picked up my binford 14.4 volt drill and it's still lighter.

The reason I picked it up is because I am a haunter (I work at a haunted house) and that means I will use this to do everything you can think of and at least a 1,000 things you couldn't imagine. I was leary to buy one of the 300$+ models knowing I was going to be hammering screws into every type of material possible. So far it has rocked and other than losing the original bit... I haven't had a single problem. (I do charge it for an hour and then pull it once the red light is solid. I know nicd batteries can develop a memory and over charge.)

SO yeah... I love this things. the case is nice and blah blah blah but I am stoked I picked this up. I will be getting another one so I can keep on in the shop and one at home!

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Not up to spec, but a keeper.

I have owned this Impact Driver for about a month and it functions well for general-purpose work. It has a substantial feel and the overall build quality seems more than satisfactory, especially for the...Read complete review

I have owned this Impact Driver for about a month and it functions well for general-purpose work. It has a substantial feel and the overall build quality seems more than satisfactory, especially for the price. It comes in a molded plastic carry/storage case that is somewhat thin and perhaps a bit flimsy but is at least adequate for its purpose. The chief reason for my purchasing it was for lug nuts. My family has three cars and I rotate the tires on each of them whenever I change the oil. Since it is advertised at 1050 in. lbs. (87.5 Ft lbs.) I thought it would be suitable for the job but in fact, it is not. It doesn't even come close. In general terms, I torque the lug nuts to about 70 – 80 lbs. This tool will not loosen or tighten near that figure. It will rattle your bones but it won't loosen anything torqued at 70 lbs. After several charging cycles, I tested it a few different times, on different days, with different states of charge, different impact sockets and with two different torque wrenches and the very best it will torque is approximately 45 ft. lbs., about half of the advertised rating. (I would be interested to know what others owners of this model get upon testing their units.) If your intentions are to zip your lug nuts on and off with this impact driver like the big boys do down at the garage, it will likely disappoint you because it is not up to the task.In summary, at least to me, low price shouldn't justify fibbing on the specs. Low price can indeed justify the fact that it won't last forever or that it is manufactured with less than quality materials. A throw-away is a throw-away but out of the box, it should do the job that it is advertised to do.

used this to build shed and do metal roofing along with misc jobs. Worked very well - battery life is about 4 hours of continued use (as good or better than the big name expensive drill I own) so make sure you stick it on the charger at lunch and you are good to go. Good power and easy to use would highly recommend this to anyone. Glad to see you opening a store in Bismarck, ND (thou my wife my disagree with that). THANKS HARBOR FREIGHT!! I would give this tool 5 stars.

I have owned this drill for 2 months now, and I'm nothing but pleased with it's performance. Battery life has been great. I charged it fully when I first bought it, and then it sat in storage for a month until I had the opportunity to use it mounting an LCD tv. The battery came out of storage with no loss of charge and drove six 5" lag bolts into the studs. The next day I used the same battery to replace several deck boards and it had no problems powering through about 18 three-inch deck screws. I've used it a few times since then, and haven't had to charge it yet. Of course this is a NiCd battery, so it is a bit heavier than a Lithium-Ion, but the tool seems to be well balanced and the weight isn't a noticeable issue for me.

Torque has been more than enough for what I'm using it form (As I mentioned earlier). Ignore the poor reviews from people trying to remove lug nuts on their cars. An impact driver isn't meant for that. That requires an Impact WRENCH people!!! (There's a big difference). But if you're a homeowner, or even if you do construction, I think you'll be very pleased with the performance of this little tool.

All together, I would definitely recommend this impact driver for most people's needs. You can't beat the price, and replacement batteries are only about $10-$12. Not too shabby if you ask me!

I bought this tool because of the price of replacement batteries! tool was on sale for $39.00 and batteries are $14.00 .I used it to disassemble an 18 foot deck and it worked great. I have also bought the 1/2 drill and another battery because my ma---- batteries are bad and cost $79.00 each, both tools are good quality and my only regret is not buying them sooner.

I picked up this impact driver to assemble a deck. It drives 2.5" galvanized screws into treated wood with no issues at all! It requires almost no force from you, it just pounds the screws right in, even without pilot holes! I was amazed at the power and battery life of this driver. The battery even came with a charge out of the box. Once the initial charge died, I charged it for the recommended hour and got back to work! Although I was hesitant to purchase a cordless power tool from Harbor Freight, this is one of my favorite purchases I have made at HF and is of great quality in my opinion! I would recommend this to any average "do it yourself" homeowner.

bought a steel bldg. [26x32] it came with 2 1/2 pails of nuts and bolts and this tool worked flawless. building was erected in 2 days. it was nice not having to pull air hoses or extension cords around. two years later it still works like it just came out of the box. the guys who used it couldn't believe the price I paid for it!

Really great item for the finish and price. The finish is up there with my porter cable cordless tools with more rubberizing it reminds me of my yellow colored tool that stays with the letter D, I use at work. I not saying exactly that's not realistic, but it drives like butter and the batteries are about a third of the price. That's where a big part of the value is for me plus the item does what is supposed to do.

This is the first time I've ever left a review on ANY product, but this little guy is so impressive, I felt compelled. I have my own construction company and use this all the time. I build a lot of decks and this tool drives 3 - 3 1/2'' screws into pressure treated wood like butter. No strain, no overheating and can drive in literally hundreds of screws without recharging.

I am buying another one for my son, I am that impressed with it. Like any brand of cordless tool, I would recommend purchasing an extra battery. Spare batteries are very inexpensive.

It may be a bit clunky, but for the price and quality, just a minor inconvenience. It also comes with a nice case to protect it from bouncing around in my truck.

Overall, a great little workhorse. It's very easy to confuse inexpensive with cheap. This is NOT a cheap tool.

BOUGHT TO PUT SELF TAPPING SCREWS IN CARPORT.FIRST TRIED DRILLING HOLES IN METAL POST.THIS WORE ME OUT.WENT TO HF AND BOUGHT THIS.WAS ABLE TO DRIVE SCREW IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES.THIS HAS PLENTY OF TORQUE AND DONE A FINE JOB.I HAVE THE CORDLESS DRILL THAT USES THE SAME BATTERY SO I HAVE AN EXTRA BATTERY SO I HAVE AN EXTRA FOR EITHER ONE.THESE BATTERIES MAY NOT LAST AS LONG AS SOME NAME BRAND BATTERIES BUT THEY COST MUCH LESS WHEN YOU NEED TO BUY ONE.

I have a weak hand from cancer and hate hammering. I miss as often as I hit. Driving screws by hand or drill just strips the screw heads. This driver does the job perfectly. I priced similar drivers and they can't even touch this one. It is a great value. Get plenty of screws, you will love this driver.

I bought one of these because it was cheap. For $50 - I was like "it will just be for a back up to my lithium C3 I have that never had let me down". I tried it out a couple times and it did not seem that special to me. One day I needed to drive a few large lag bolts and I reached for the C3 and drove it 1/8th of the way down then started spinning my wrist off! No way it was going to do anything there. I started to reach for a socket set to get this done and remembered I bought the Harbor Freight 18v. So I gave it a shot...drove it straight into the treated 4x4 like it was nothing. I did this over and over then backed them all out. No twist in my hand, not overheated tool, just seemed to be loafing - completely unfazed by how big the bolt was or the density of the wood. I'm amazed at the power here. I bought it because it was just to cheap not to buy. Little did I know this drill is a nuclear weapon. I have since got another and two more batteries. I also bought the 5 1/2 18v saw and after replacing the cheap blade with a thin kerf Diablo I can cut ANYTHING like butter. Buy this now!

Attention Harbor Freight: make extended use lithium batteries that can be retrofit into this line. I will be first in line for those batteries.

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